Arun & Meera's Hydroponic Cucumber Venture
August, 2019
Background
Arun and Meera, a couple in their early 40s from Coimbatore, were determined to build a sustainable agribusiness together. With backgrounds in architecture and teaching, they had no prior farming experience but were drawn to hydroponics for its promise of year-round production and pesticide-free crops. They approached Kamala Farms for a professional turnkey solution to start large-scale cucumber cultivation.
Challenges
- No practical knowledge of hydroponic farming
- Needed a high-yield crop for quick returns
- Wanted guaranteed buyers to avoid market price drops
- Required a system that could be managed efficiently with minimal labor
Solutions
- Kamala Farms developed a 2-acre turnkey hydroponic cucumber farm using polybag growing systems filled with cocopeat.
- Installed automated drip irrigation for precise water and nutrient delivery.
- Designed the plan for 4 crop cycles per year to maximize revenue potential.
- Signed a buy-back agreement to purchase 100% of the cucumbers at a pre-agreed premium price.
- Provided ongoing maintenance support including polybag replacement guidance, drip system servicing, and nutrient management advice.
- Assigned a dedicated professional agronomist from Kamala Farms to regularly visit the farm, monitor plant health, and provide expert guidance at every stage.
- Trained their local team on pruning, trellising, and harvest handling for consistent yields.
Results
Established themselves as reliable large-scale hydroponic cucumber producers.
Successfully harvested cucumbers four times in the first year with consistent quality.
Sold the entire produce to Kamala Farms under the buy-back policy, ensuring zero marketing effort.
Maintained smooth operations with minimal downtime thanks to regular maintenance and professional agronomist support.